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Hartlepool United goalkeeper Nathan Fisher.

Pools must 'build from the bottom' after Scunthorpe United defeat

Scunthorpe United head coach Andy Butler.

Scunthorpe United boss refutes pressure claim after Clark's Pools exit

Reagan Ogle in action for Hartlepool United.

Former Hartlepool United defender returns to National League rivals

Darren Oldaker.

National League round-up: Southend United add two title winners

Nicky Featherstone's side produced a much-improved showing as they battled to a point against promotion-chasing Scunthorpe in North Lincolnshire on Good Friday. Picture by Frank Reid.

Battling Pools secure hard-fought point against promotion-chasing Scunthorpe

Richard Pelham.

Pools play-off hopes hit as Southend and Scunthorpe land narrow wins

The 22-year-old former Huddersfield and Exeter winger has attracted interest from several National League clubs following a strong season for National League North outfit Chester, according to reports.

Pools transfer target joins Scunthorpe after 'two rejected bids'

Blessed with a prodigious amount of natural talent, the mercurial attacker has been plagued by injuries throughout most of his career. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Hartlepool United attacker signs for National League North side

Attacker Luke Charman, who starts his first game since late October, is one of two changes for Pools. Picture by Adam Cook/The Corner Photography.

Hartlepool United make two changes to take on National League leaders

Pressure is already beginning to mount on the new Pools boss following a run of four games without a win. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United legend has his say on under-pressure Pools boss

The embattled Pools boss has called for a response from his side ahead of Tuesday night's difficult trip to National League leaders Rochdale. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone calls for a response ahead of trip to National League leaders

Alex Reid, now without a goal in any of his last four games, is one of a whole host of Pools attackers to have found things difficult this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager responds to increasing calls to play with two strikers

Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in our gallery of Pools fans from the Boxing Day defeat to Scunthorpe?

48 brilliant photos of Pools fans during Scunthorpe defeat

The attacker insists Pools are still in play-off contention after his side suffered a big blow in the race for a place in the top seven, losing to rivals Scunthorpe on Boxing Day. Picture by Frank Reid.

Matty Daly confident Hartlepool United can bounce back from Boxing Day defeat

Here's what our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling made of the Pools players as their play-off hopes were dealt a major blow following defeat at home to Scunthorpe, one of their direct rivals for a coveted place in the top seven, on Boxing Day.

Hartlepool United player ratings as Pools beaten by Scunthorpe

The Pools boss insists his side have what it takes to challenge for a National League play-off place this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Featherstone "genuinely believes" Hartlepool United can challenge for play-offs
Hartlepool United manager Nicky Featherstone insists he "genuinely believes" his side can challenge for a National League play-off place this season.
Robbie Stelling

Here's how our Hartlepool United writer Robbie Stelling thinks Pools could line up ahead of Boxing Day's visit of Scunthorpe. What do you make of his team?

How Hartlepool United could line up against Scunthorpe

The former Pools forward, who made almost 150 appearances at Victoria Park across two separate spells, has backed Nicky Featherstone's side to have a successful festive period despite a challenging run of fixtures. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Hartlepool United attacker has his say on challenging festive fixtures

The Pools boss is relishing the prospect of Boxing Day's visit of Scunthorpe, a game which promises to hold huge significance in the race for the National League play-offs. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone previews visit of Scunthorpe United

The Pools boss admits he is expecting "a totally different challenge" when his side host play-off rivals Scunthorpe in a game that could have huge significance in the race for a place in the National League's top seven. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - Scunthorpe United "a totally different challenge"

The Pools boss revealed that his side held a team meeting on Monday as they bid to put Saturday's FA Trophy debacle behind them ahead of a potentially pivotal return to National League action. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United manager reveals team meeting following FA Trophy debacle

The 33-year-old is confident his side have what it takes to challenge for a National League play-off place this season following their impressive recent form under Nicky Featherstone. Picture by Frank Reid.

Hartlepool United captain confident Pools can mount play-off challenge

The new Pools boss insists his side have got what it takes to challenge for a National League play-off place this season. Picture by Frank Reid.

Nicky Featherstone - "I genuinely believe" Pools can challenge for play-offs

Hartlepool United's December trip to Rochdale set for new venue

The new Pools boss was full of praise for his sixth summer signing Maxim Kouogun, who joined after helping Scunthorpe win promotion back to the National League last season. Picture by Lewis Storey/Getty Images.

Kouogun "a flexible, athletic, wholehearted defender with plenty of pace"

HUFC writer Robbie Stelling on how National League is shaping up

The frontman signed for Pools in January 2022 following a prolific spell with Southport but left the following summer after failing to score in 18 games. Picture by Frank Reid.

Former Pools frontman makes loan move
Former Hartlepool United frontman Marcus Carver has signed for Northern Premier League side Ashton United on loan.
Robbie Stelling

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Julie Herman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets.

Watch: Woman turns people's football shirts into puffer jackets

Foster, who made his senior debut against Pools in April 2022, has signed on a short-term loan deal to provide cover and competition for Joel Dixon and Adam Smith. Picture by Will Matthews/MI News.

Pools sign young goalkeeper on loan from Championship strugglers

Grey, who scored 13 of his 18 career goals last season, is feeling fitter than ever ahead of the new National League campaign. Picture by Mark Fletcher.

Grey is feeling fitter than ever ahead of new season

Sarll suggested that Pools are still pursuing a deal for defender Billy Sass-Davies. Picture by Frank Reid.

Pools retain an interest in former Boreham Wood defender

Smith, who played under Sarll at Yeovil, has now featured three times for Pools since arriving on trial. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll remains tight-lipped on future of former Morecambe man Adam Smith

The winger has made an impact while on trial with Pools, scoring in each of the last two games. Picture by Frank Reid.

Sarll fears Mottley-Henry might have sustained a hamstring injury

Sarll's style is built on hard work out of possession and a relentless press all over the pitch. Picture by Frank Reid.

Boss wants side to continue to improve without the ball in remaining friendlies

Pools have confirmed five pre-season friendlies, including a trip to FC Hartlepool and the visit of Sunderland under-21s.

Hartlepool United confirm five pre-season friendlies

The Australian defender found his opportunities limited during a frustrating spell at Pools.

Ex-Hartlepool defender signs for National League rivals Oldham

Warning over future of UK steelmaking as British Steel cut 260 jobs

Mansfield Town were expected to finish the season second.

How the table would have finished IF supercomputer had predicted correctly

Brilliant effort by all. Picture courtesy of @95Andrewmenzies

Pools fans create party atmosphere with latest fancy dress

Hartlepool United supporters took part in their end of season fancy dress tradition at Scunthorpe United with this year's theme being doctors and nurses. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Doctors and nurses: Were you part of over 1,600 HUFC fans at Scunthorpe

Hartlepool United supporters gave tribute to the NHS heroes in their end of season fancy dress tradition at Scunthorpe United. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Graeme Lee praises Hartlepool United supporters after NHS fancy dress tribute

Nicky Featherstone returns to the Hartlepool United line-up to face Scunthorpe United. Picture by FRANK REID

Nicky Featherstone returns for Hartlepool United

Callum Alloub, Barry Hutchinson and Sam Rodgers at the ground before setting off for Scunthorpe.

Hartlepool fans impress in doctors and nurses fancy dress

Hartlepool United manager Graeme Lee. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News)

Hartlepool United boss Graeme Lee reflects on the Scunthorpe United draw

Graham Lee and Michael Nelson will have been pleased with Hartlepool's defensive display against Scunthorpe United (Picture by FRANK REID)

Lee: 'It was a game you had to roll your sleeves up'

Graham Lee was left frustrated following Hartlepool's stalemate with Scunthorpe United (Picture by FRANK REID)

Graeme Lee's frustration about stalemate against Scunthorpe United

Keith Hill. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Hartlepool United's League Two rivals Scunthorpe appoint Keith Hill as manager

Olufela Olomola in action for Hartlepool United. Spennymoor Town FC 1-0 Hartlepool United FC. Pre-season friendly 20-07-21. Picture by FRANK REID

Pools complete signing of former Southampton and Carlisle striker

Luke Williams pictured in Hartlepool United's new training kit (HUFC).

Luke Williams discusses his injury nightmare at Hartlepool United and his aims f...

Luke Williams pictured in Hartlepool United's new training kit (HUFC).

Luke Williams discusses his injury nightmare at Hartlepool United and his aims f...

British Steel is to enter an insolvency process in a major collapse putting 5,000 jobs at risk (Photo: Shutterstock)

British Steel to enter insolvency in major collapse - putting 5,000 jobs directl...

Around 25,000 jobs are at risk due to British Steel's potential administration (Photo: Shutterstock)

British Steel is on verge of administration - putting 25,000 jobs at risk

Ken Ellis goes on the attack at a Victoria Ground match watched by more than 6,000 fans.

How the mighty fell! Pools battered their opposition to belie their lowly league...

Luke Armstrong is in-line to start for Accrington against Sunderland tonight

Middlesbrough youngster in-line to start for Accrington at Sunderland

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